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  • Start Date: 10 May 2011
  • End Date: 10 May 2011
  • Venue:
    CIBSE
    222 Balham High Road
    London
    SW12 9BS
  • Rates:
    • CIBSE members rate £ 316.60 (£ 263.83 ex. VAT)
    • Non members rate £ 337.02 (£ 280.85 ex. VAT)

A658 Low and Zero Carbon Energy Technologies: Undertaking feasibility studies and understanding design considerations

Overview

This new course provides an introduction to low and zero carbon technologies covering the technical issues, design and maintenance implications, capital costs and running costs that need to be considered when assessing the applicability of incorporating systems into new and existing buildings.

It covers the key drivers and requirements for implementing low and zero carbon technologies including current and future planning policies and Building Regulations as well as the Feed-in Tariff and Renewable Heat Incentive.

The technologies covered

  • photovoltaics
  • solar water heating
  • heat pumps
  • wind turbines
  • combined heat and power systems
  • biomass boilers

Who should attend

The course is primarily aimed at consultants, engineers, developers, architects, building energy managers and local authority officers (particularly sustainability officers, planners, building control officers).

Trainer: Matthew Turner